Recovery and Resilience in Queensland

Abstract

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) is Queensland’s lead state agency responsible for disaster recovery and resilience. Established following the unprecedented disasters that struck Queensland in 2010-11, QRA now has more than 12 years of experience in rebuilding, recovering and reconnecting disaster affected communities. The 2023-24 disaster season alone had 13 disasters including cyclones, severe storms, flooding and bushfires. QRA works closely with Queensland’s 77 local governments to manage and coordinate the statewide program of recovery and reconstruction funding and to deliver best practice administration of public reconstruction and resilience funds. General Manager Andrew Abbott will share Queensland’s experience and learnings, and his top tips for equipping roading networks for future weather events. This presentation will include case studies of how QRA has used data intelligence to help local governments better understand their risk, costs and repeat damage from disaster events. It will also outline the proven success of the Queensland Betterment Fund is encouraging local governments to rebuild to a more resilient standard.